Power Pressure Cooker XL Owner`s Manual – PDF

For Model #PPC770
Congratulations...
You are about to discover what so many other food lovers have known for years.
Simply, that meals prepared properly with the pressure cooking method taste better
and cook faster than foods prepared using conventional stovetop methods.
For decades, our culinary design division has created some of the most
useful and popular kitchen appliances for worldwide use.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ is the latest in our distinguished line.
We have tested and perfected the right combination of metals, cooking surfaces
and digital technology guaranteed to help you get mealtime raves from the whole family.
Once familiar with the “one-touch” pre-set system, you’ll find that many of your favorite family
recipes can be cooked perfectly in a fraction of the time.
The sealed cooking chamber builds up heat and pressure. The result ... more flavor stays
locked within the food and less energy is wasted in a shorter cooking time.
The “sealed” cooking process eliminates messy stovetop spills while “trapping” heat,
making for cooler kitchens and easier cleanups.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ will provide you many years of delicious family
meals and memories around the dinner table… but before you begin it is very
important that you read this entire manual making certain that you
are totally familiar with its operation and precautions.
Index
Topic
Page
Importand Safeguards / Special Features
1-2
Built-In Safety Features / Parts and Accessories
3
Before First Use / Care and Cleaning
4-5
Digital Control Panel
6
Program Settings / Important Information
7
Pressure Cooking Tables / Unit Specifications / FAQ’s
8
PRESSURE CANNING GUIDE
9
Food Acidity / Raw Packing and Hot Packing
10
Processing Time and Pressure / Safe Canning Tips
11
Getting Started
12
Power Cooker Pressure Canning Process
13-14
Limited Warranty
15
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of a
responsible person or have been given proper instruction in using
the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
• Always be sure the float valve is on correctly before use. Incorrect
assembly may prevent the cooker from building pressure or
allow steam to come out from the sides of the lid (See page 7 for
assembly).
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse or rinse cords or
plugs in water or other liquid.
• This appliance should never be operated by children and special
care should be taken when the unit is in use in their presence.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not use any attachments or utensils that were not recommended
or supplied by the manufacturer. The use of attachments not
recommended for use by the manufacturer may cause serious
hazardous situations including personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, set any control to ”Off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result
in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before
operating. See Instructions For Use.
• Never fill the unit above the MAX LINE in the Inner Pot (Illustration
#2, page 4). When using foods that expand during cooking such
as rice or dried beans, follow the recipe for “pressure cooking”
those products, and as a rule of thumb, do not fill the unit above
the “halfway” point. Overfilling may cause clogging, allowing
excess pressure to develop. See Instructions For Use.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles,
macaroni, rhubarb, and spaghetti, can foam, froth, sputter, and
clog the pressure release device (steam vent). Recipes using
these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems.
• Always check the pressure release devices for clogs before use.
• Do not open the Power Pressure Cooker XL until the unit has
cooled and all internal pressure has been released. If the unit is
difficult to open, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized –
do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous.
See Instructions For Use.
• Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
• This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong, grounded,
120V electrical outlet only. Do not use any other electrical outlet.
• The Power Pressure Cooker XL generates extreme heat and steam
in its operation. All necessary precautions must be taken to avoid fire,
burns and other personal injury during its operation.
• When in operation the Power Pressure Cooker XL requires sufficient
air space on all sides including top and bottom. Never operate
the unit near any flammable materials such as dish towels, paper
towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• Always plug the electrical cord directly into the wall outlet. Never
use this unit with an extension cord of any kind.
• Anyone who has not fully read and understood all operating and
safety instructions contained in this manual is not qualified to
operate or clean this appliance.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!
• Do not operate this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
• NEVER FORCE OPEN the Power Pressure Cooker XL. If you
need to open the Power Pressure Cooker XL, press the ”KEEP
WARM/CANCEL” button and using tongs or a kitchen tool carefully
rotate the Pressure Valve to the OPEN position (fig. 4, page 4) to
fully release the building pressure inside the cooker. Make sure
that all the steam has dissipated from the cooker. Carefully turn
the handle clockwise to open. Always open the lid away from you
to avoid skin contact with any remaining heat or steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK
ONLY IN THE REMOVABLE CONTAINER. Do not immerse the
housing or base in water. Before use, clean the bottom of the
Inner Pot and the surface of the heater plate… insert the Inner
Pot, turning it slightly clockwise and counterclockwise until you
are sure it is sitting correctly on the heater plate. Failure to do so
will prevent proper operation and may cause damage to the unit.
• CAUTION HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of personal injury, fires, and damage to property.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Safeguards (continued)
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRIC POWER
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an
extension cord with this product.
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate
properly. It should be operated on a dedicated
electrical circuit.
NOTE: This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped
with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• The Digital Display on your Power Pressure
Cooker XL offers a wide range of choices
including Low Temp Cooking, Stewing,Steaming
and much more.
position using tongs or another kitchen tool.
Never use bare hands.
CAUTION: During this process protect your skin
from any contact with escaping steam.
The STEAM mode heats cooking liquid in
• Cooking Time and Pressure Levels may be • the Inner Pot to a boil in a matter of minutes,
adjusted to suit any recipe or personal preference.
for steaming and cooking an endless variety
At the completion of the cooking cycle, the unit
of foods.
will automatically shift to the KEEP WARM mode.
• Digital Pressure Cooking utilizes temperatures
up to 248O F (120O C) creating a more sterile
and healthier environment when compared to
traditional cooking methods.
• The Pressure Vent feature allows you to lower
pressure quickly and completely. To do so,
carefully rotate the Pressure Valve to the Vent
• The KEEP WARM mode holds and keeps cooked
food warm for an extended period of time. Foods
kept at KEEP WARM mode for periods beyond 4
hours may lose their good flavor and texture.
Built-In Safety Features
1. Lid Safety Device: Prevents pressure build-up if 5. “ Spring-Loaded” Safety Pressure Release:
lid is not closed properly and prevents lid from
Should all safety features listed above fail, this
opening until all pressure is released.
“spring-loaded” device located beneath the
heating element will automatically lower the
2. Pressure and Temperature Sensor Controls:
Inner Pot, causing it to separate automatically
Maintain even heat and pressure by
from the Rubber Gasket. This will enable
automatically activating or deactivating the
the steam and pressure to automatically
power supply.
escape around the pot Lid, avoiding a
3. “Back-up” Safety Release Valve: Should
dangerous situation.
the Temperature/Pressure Sensor device
malfunction, causing pressure to build 6. Temperature “Cut-Off” Device: Should the
unit malfunction and cause the internal
beyond maximum setting, the “Back-Up” will
temperature to rise beyond the “Safe” limit,
automatically “kick in” and release the built
this device will cut-off the power supply and
up pressure.
will not automatically reset.
4. “Clog Resistant” Feature: Prevents food from
blocking the steam release port.
Power Pressure Cooker XL PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Ladle
Condensation
Collector
IMPORTANT: Your Power Pressure Cooker XLTM has been shipped with the components
shown above. Check everything carefully before use. If any part is missing or damaged do
not use this product and contact shipper using the customer service number located on the
back cover of the owner’s manual.
Steamer Tray
General Operating Instructions
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before using the Power Pressure Cooker XL for the first time, wash the Inner Pot, the Lid and the
Rubber Gasket (pictured below # 1) with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
To ensure correct fitting of the Rubber Gasket, fill the Inner Pot (pictured below #2) with water about
2/3 full, place the Lid on the cooker (Pictured below #3), then Rotate the Pressure Valve to the Lock
position and run on CANNING mode for 10 minutes. When the cycle is complete, useing tongs or
another kitchen tool, carefully rotate the Pressure Valve to the Open position (Pictured below #4)
allowing all pressure to escape. Let the appliance cool to room temperature. Pour out the water. Rinse
and towel dry the Inner Pot. The Power Pressure Cooker XL is now ready for use.
#1 Lid (underside) Rubber Gasket
#2 Inner Pot
Note Max Fill Line
For proper cleaning the Rubber Gasket should be
removed. Using the Pull Tab located beneath the Lid,
remove the Pot Lid Liner that holds the Gasket. After
cleaning, re-attach Gasket to Lid Liner and snap back
in place.
2/3
#3 Placing The Lid On The Cooker
Open Position
Lock Position
#4 P
ressure Valve
Place Inner Pot into the unit. Never load Inner Pot above
the MAX line. Rotate the Inner Pot to make certain that
it is seated properly.
Place Lid on Cooker with Handle and Recessed Valve
(Fig. A) pointed to the “10:00 o’clock” position. Rotate
Lid counter-clockwise until you feel a click.
HOT LID WARNING: Use black composite handle
only when opening lid. The stainless steal parts become
very hot and could burn your hands.
WARNING: Avoid serious injury... Never use your hand to set the
Pressure Valve in the Open Position after any cooking process. Use
tongs or some other kitchen tool.
Condensation Collector
The Condensation Collector easily picks
up any moisture that may drip off when
using your Power Pressure Cooker XL.
Simply align and push the collector into
the channels on the back of the cooker.
Empty and clean after each use.
• Never load Inner Pot above the MAX line. Rotate the Inner Pot to make certain that it is seated
properly on the Heating Plate.
• Always be certain the Pressure Valve is free floating and clear of any obstructions.
• Attach the AC Cord to the base of the unit then plug the AC Cord into a dedicated 120V wall outlet.
• Steam and pressure must be released completely from the Cooker before the Lid will open. To do
this, carefully follow the instructions on the previous page.
CAUTION: During this process protect your skin by avoiding any contact with escaping steam or the
stainless steel portion of the Pot Lid.
• Press down gently on Lid and turn clockwise until Lid meets resistance... lift carefully and place
aside. Avoid personal injury resulting from hot unit surfaces and dripping liquids.
Note: The “cook times” shown in the recipe booklet do not include the additional time needed to
pressurize the unit before cooking begins. Full pressurization could take up to 17 minutes.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE SAFETY DEVICES: In addition to the gasket, the other safety devices on the Power Pressure Cooker XL must also be cleaned after each use.
THE PRESSURE VALVE: To remove the Pressure Valve, simply pull up and valve will release from its spring lock mechanism. Apply mild detergent and wash it
under warm running water. After cleaning, check to see that the interior spring-loaded part moves freely by pressing down on it. Put the Pressure Valve back
in place by pushing it down onto the spring-loaded mechanism. This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to
repair it yourself. Contact customer service for qualified repair information.
TO CLEAN: After use, unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. The Power Pressure Cooker XL must be cleaned thoroughly after each use in
order to avoid staining caused by a build-up of food or cooking residue.
DO NOT POUR COLD WATER INTO A HOT Power Pressure Cooker XL.
Note: To ensure safe operation of this Power Pressure Cooker XL, strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions after each use, should a tiny bit of
food (such as a grain of rice or pea shell) remain in the unit, it could prevent the safety devices from operating during subsequent use.
IMPORTANT: Always remove the Pressure Valve and clean the opening with pin to remove any blockage that might have occurred during the cooking process.
This must be done after each use. The removable cooking pot and Lid are immersible for cleaning. Rinse cooking pot and Lid under hot running water. Use
only a mild liquid detergent and a soft cloth, sponge or nylon scrubber for cleaning. Do not use abrasive powders, bicarbonate of soda or bleach. Do not use
scouring pads.
WIPE BASE AFTER EACH USE WITH A SOFT, DAMP CLOTH OR SPONGE, MAKING SURE ALL FOOD RESIDUE IS REMOVED.
DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER
When cleaning the Lid, the Rubber Gasket (page 4, Illustration #1) must be removed and washed separately with a sponge or soft cloth
and warm, soapy water.
• Unplug and let the Power Pressure Cooker XL cool to room temperature before cleaning.
• Wash the removable pot with warm, soapy water and clean with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and towel dry.
• The Rubber Gasket must always be properly positioned on the underside of the Lid. Check periodically to make sure that it is clean, flexible and not torn. If
damaged, do not use this unit.
• Wipe the mirror finished outer Housing with a damp soft cloth or sponge (glass cleaner gives housing a brilliant lustre).
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts or components.
• Always check that the Pressure Valve and Float Valve are in good working order and debris free.
General Operating Instructions
DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL
The Power Pressure Cooker XL has seven basic cooking modes that may be used alone
or in combination to produce an infinite variety of results.
WHEN THE UNIT IS FIRST PLUGGED IN, 0000 will appear on the LED Display. When a cooking process
is selected, such as CANNING/PRESERVING, the default time will be displayed for 5 seconds in the LED
window. Then a rotating effect will appear on the screen to signify it is building pressure. Once pressure
is built, the rotating effect will end and the display will begin counting down the time. When the process is
completed, the unit will beep and enter KEEP WARM mode until cancelled.
COOK TIME SELECTOR BUTTON: When a specific cooking program is selected, the unit will display the
default time in the LED window and the “Food:Quick” indicator below the LED window will light. Should your
recipe or personal taste require “Medium” or “Well” results, you may select those options by pushing the
Cook Time Selector button. In addition, the Cook Time Selector Button may be used when cooking Rice to
select the perfect program for White, Brown or Wild varieties.
NOTE: You may override pre-programmed time by selecting the Time Adjustment button.
IMPORTANT: Any function can be stopped immediately by selecting the CANCEL button.
Program
Buttons
Default Time
Quick- Med-Well
Select Button
Cook Time
Adjust Range
Temperature
°C
°F
Delay Timer
N/A
N/A
0-24 hrs
Canning / Preserving
10 mins
10-45-120 mins
10-120 mins
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Soup / Stew
10 mins
10-30-60 mins
10-60 mins
109
228
50
7.2
Slow Cook
2 hrs
2-6-12 hrs
2-12 hrs
<30
<4.3
Rice / Risotto
6 mins
6-18-25 mins
6-25 mins
109
228
50
7.2
Beans / Lentils
5 mins
5-15-30 mins
5-30 mins
109
228
50
7.2
Fish / Veg. / Steam
2 mins
2-4-10 mins
2-10 mins
109
228
50
7.2
Meat / Chicken
15 mins
15-40-60 mins
15-60 mins
109
228
50
7.2
Time Adjustment
10 mins
N/A
10-120 mins
Cancel / Keep Warm
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Pressure
kPa
PSI
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If there is steam coming out the sides and the Pressure Valve on top of the Lid is in the Lock position, then the
Lid has not seated. This sometimes happens when the unit is new. If the gasket is in place try pushing down on
the Lid. This should seal the Lid and the steam should stop coming out. It is also important to be sure the Float
Valve is assembled correctly. Incorrect assembly may cause steam to come out the sides or prevent pressure
from building. The Float Valve should be able to move up and down freely only stopping when the silicon gasket
meets the Lid. It is however normal for condensation to appear in the condensation collector. See illustration
below for assembly.
General Operating Instructions
PRESSURE COOKING CHARTS
Meats
Liquid / Cups
Approximate Minutes
Beef/Veal, roast or brisket
3-4
35-40
Beef Meatloaf, 2 lbs
1
10-15
Beef, Corned
4
50-60
Pork, roast
1
40-45
Pork, ribs, 2 lbs.
3
20
Leg of Lamb
2-4
35-40
Chicken, whole, 2-3 lbs.
3-4
20
Chicken, pieces, 2-3 lbs.
3-4
15-20
1
15
Meat/Poultry Soup/Stock
4-6
15-20
Seafood / Fish
Liquid / Cups
Approximate Minutes
Clams
1
2-3
Lobster, 1 1/2 - 2 lbs.
1
2-3
Shrimp
1
1-2
1-4
5-6
Cornish Hens, two
Fish, Soup or Stock
Vegetables
Liquid / Cups
Approximate Minutes
Asparagus, thin whole
1
1 -2
Beans, fava
1
4
Beans, green
1
2-3
Beans, lima
1
2
Beets, medium
1
10
Broccoli, pieces
1
2
Brussel sprouts, whole
1
4
Carrots, 1-inch pieces
1
4
Corn, on-the-cob
1
3
Pearl Onions, whole
1
2
Potatoes, 1 1/2” chunks
1
6
Potatoes, whole, medium
1
10-11
Squash, acorn, halved
1
7
Squash, summer, zucchini
1
4
NOTE: All pressure cooking modes require the addition of liquid in some form
(water, stock, etc.). Unless you are familiar with the pressure cooking process,
follow recipes carefully for liquid addition suggestions. Never fill inner pot above
MAX line. Always use Pressure Valve to lower pressure quickly.
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Number
Supply
Power
Rated
Power
Capacity
of Inner Pot
Working
Pressure
Safety Working
Pressure
PPC770
AC 120V 60HZ
1000W
6QT
0-80 kPa
80-90 kPa
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.DOES THE Power Pressure Cooker XL HAVE
LEAD IN IT?
No!
2.WHAT TYPE OF STEEL IS THE UNIT MADE
OF?
Stainless Steel
3.HOW DO YOU ASSEMBLE/DISASSEMBLE
THE UNIT?
See Diagram on page 3 of this manual.
4.WHY WOULD THE LID COME OFF WHEN IT
SHOULDN’T?
It should only come off if there was no pressure
inside.
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5.WHAT IS THE DEFAULT TIME?
Each cooking mode has a default time that
appears as soon as you select that desired
mode button. Before the Default Time “minute
count down” clock begins, the unit must first
reach the proper pressure and/or temperature
for that mode.
6.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE UNIT
TO REACH FULL PRESSURE AND FOR THE
COOK TIME CLOCK TO START A COUNT
DOWN?
Up to 17 minutes.
7.
CAN YOU CHANGE THE COOK TIME
SO THAT IT IS MORE THAN THE
DEFAULT SETTING?
Yes! SEE CHART ON PAGE 7.
8.CAN YOU LEAVE THE UNIT ON WHILE NOT
AT HOME?
Yes!
9.CAN YOU PUT FROZEN FOODS IN WITHOUT
DEFROSTING?
Yes, remember to add an extra 10 minutes for
frozen meats.
Pressure Canning Guide
Great Food Anytime...
The canning process will enable you to prepare and preserve all of your family’s favorites
including fresh and cooked fruits, vegetables, meats, jams and jellies. Canning is a
great way to bring “out of season” foods to the table economically. You can buy in bulk
now at low prices and preserve for the future when items are scarce and more costly.
NOTE: It is important that you read this guide carefully following all steps to ensure that the food has
been processed to preserve its nutritional value and is safe for consumption by your family.
Improper canning can lead to serious health consequences.
Pressure Canning
The Pressure Canning process can be used for all foods and particularly for those containing little acid.
These include vegetables, meats and seafood.
When canning there is no room for experimentation. Altering cooking time, ingredients and
temperatures can be dangerous and risky. Using the exact time, temperature and method specified in
the recipe will protect the food from harmful bacteria, molds and enzymes. Adding too much time to a
recipe will destroy nutrients and flavor.
Food enzymes can promote the growth of molds and yeasts, which in turn will cause food to
spoil. These agents can be destroyed by achieving a temperature of 212° with steam canning
methods however other contaminants may develop such as salmonella, staphylococcus aureus, and
clostridium botulinum, the cause of botulism. Killing these harmful bacteria requires a temperature of
240° provided only by the Pressure Canning process.
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Pressure Canning Guide
Food Acidity
The lower the acid content in the food, the greater the potential for spoilage and
contamination. Many foods such as fruits are high in acid where as others such as meats, dairy
products and sea foods have low acid levels. (see charts below)
Proper Pressure Canning minimizes the possibility of spoilage and contamination.
Examples of High Acid Foods
Apples
Applesauce
Apricots
Berries
Cherries
Cranberries
Fruit Juices
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Pickled Beets
Pineapple
Plums
Rhubarb
Examples of Low Acid Foods
Asparagus
Beans
Beets
Carrots
Corn
Hominy
Meat
Mushrooms
Okra
Peas
Potatoes
Seafood
Spinach
Winter Squash
Raw Packing and Hot Packing
Fresh foods contain air. The shelf life of canned food depends on how much air has been removed
during the canning process. The more air removed, the longer the shelf life.
Raw Packing is the process of canning fresh but unheated foods. The process causes foods such as
fresh fruit to float in their jars. Raw packed foods tend to lose color over time. Raw packing may be
preferable in some recipes.
Hot Packing is the process of canning foods that have been pre-cooked prior to packing them in their
jars. This reduces the air in the food.
Regardless of the method used, all liquids added to the foods should always be heated to a boiling
point. This will remove excess air, shrink the foods, prevent floating and create a tighter seal.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Altitude and Pressure Canning
The temperature at which water will boil can vary depending upon your location in regards to sea level.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL will operate properly up to a maximum altitude of 2,000 ft. above sea
level. Do not use this unit for pressure canning above an altitude of 2,000 ft.
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Processing Time and Pressure
The chart below demonstrates proper processing time and pressure for various foods using your
Power Pressure Cooker XL. The CANNING button sets the pressure. A kPa setting of 80 is equal to
11.6 lbs. PSI. At up to 2,000 ft. above sea level, the Power Pressure Cooker XL with a kPa 80 setting
will produce sufficient pressure and heat to safely process all foods for canning.
For processing times and methods for additional low acid foods, please refer to the National Center for Home
Food Preservation (http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/): or your local county extension agent.
Safe Canning Tips
• Do not use over-ripe fruit. Bad quality degrades with storage.
• Do not add more low-acid ingredients (onions, celery, peppers, garlic) than specified in the recipe.
This may result in an unsafe product.
• Don’t over-season with spices. Spices tend to be high in bacteria making canned goods unsafe.
• Do not add butter or fat. Fats do not store well and may increase the rate of spoilage.
• Thickeners – never use flour, starch, pasta, rice or barley. Use only USDA recommended Clear Jel ®.
• DO add acid (lemon juice, vinegar or citric acid) especially to tomato products when directed in the
recipe. If necessary, you can balance the tart taste by adding sugar.
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Pressure Canning Guide
Getting Started
Your Power Pressure Cooker XL is designed to accommodate 4 - 16 oz. (1 pint) wide mouth jars per canning
session. We suggest you use jars with self-sealing lids.
Jar Cleaning
Always wash empty jars in hot water with detergent by hand or in dishwasher. Rinse thoroughly. Scale
or hard-water films on jars are easily removed by soaking jars several hours in a solution containing 1
cup of vinegar (5 percent acidity) per gallon of water.
Lid Preparation
The self-sealing lid (A) consists of a flat metal lid
held in place during processing by a metal screw
band (B). When jars are processed, the lid gasket
softens to form an airtight seal with the jar.
To ensure a good seal, carefully follow the
manufacturer’s directions in preparing lids for
use. Examine all metal lids carefully.
B
A
Do not use old, dented, or deformed lids, or lids
with gaps or other defects in the sealing gasket.
Lid & Jar Assembly
Additional Accessories You May Need
Canning Tongs
16oz. Canning Jars
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Wire Canning Rack
The Power Pressure Cooker XL Pressure Canning Process
To begin, select a recipe that has been pre-tested and approved for pressure canning.
Though ingredients vary, generally speaking you will be processing the food as demonstrated
in this guide.
1. Select a pre-tested pressure canning recipe. Choosing only the freshest ingredients, prepare the food
as instructed. Vegetables and fruits
should be at their peak of freshpicked ripeness.
FIG. 1
Lid
Headspace
Liquid Level
2. Fill 16 oz. clean canning jars to
the level shown in FIG.1. Any liquid
should not exceed the level shown in
FIG.1, so that there remains a headspace at the top of approximately 1
inch.
3. Using a flexible nonporous spatula
gently press between the food and
the jar to remove any trapped air
bubbles as in FIG.2.
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
4. Place a clean lid on top of the jar
and then add a screw band. Turn
clockwise and hand tighten in place
as in FIG.3.
NOTE: Never retighten lids after processing jars. As jars cool, the contents contract, pulling the self-sealing
lid firmly against the jar to form a high
vacuum.
If screw bands are too loose, liquid
may escape from jars during processing, and seals may fail.
If screw bands are too tight, air cannot vent during processing, and food will discolor during storage.
Over tightening also may cause lids to buckle and jars to break, especially with raw-packed, pressureprocessed food. Screw bands are not needed on stored jars. They should be removed after jars are
cooled.
When removed, washed, dried, and stored, screw bands may be used many times. If left on stored jars,
they become difficult to remove, often rust, and may not work properly again.
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Pressure Canning Guide
Lid
5. Place the Inner Pot in the base unit. Then put the Wire
Rack in the bottom of the Inner Pot. Place Filled, sealed
Jars on Rack. Unit will hold up to 4-16 oz. jars (maximum).
Jars and Rack
6. Pour hot water over the jars and into the Inner Pot until the water level reaches 1/4 of the way up the sides of
the jars. For 4-16 oz. jars this would be about 6 cups of
water. When processing fewer jars, more water would be
needed.
7. After reading the Owner’s Manual, put the lid on the
base and lock in place. Plug the unit into the wall outlet.
8. Select the Canning/Preserving button. The Unit will
default to the Canning program automatically setting the
pressure at 80 kPa. Now you will need to set the Cook
Time as per your recipe.
Inner Pot
9. When the canning process is complete, select the
Cancel button. Unplug the unit and Set the Pressure
Valve to the Open position. Once all the steam has
escaped, Carefully remove the lid.
10. Using Canning Tongs, remove the hot jars and place
them on a heat resistant surface and allow to cool to room
temperature.
11. When jars are thoroughly cool, remove the Screw
Bands. The lids should be tightly sealed to the jars and
when pressed in the center they should not have any “give”
or springing motion. If they do, you can not safely store this
food for future use. It must be reprocessed immediately or
refrigerated and used within a few days.
Base
12. Place the finished jars on shelves in a cool, clean, dry
atmosphere. Properly processed food will last for months
and seasons. Jars, lids and screw bands are reusable.
Check all carefully for damage before reuse.
IMPORTANT: The Power Pressure Cooker XL when used as
a pressure canning device does not have an effective
operating capacity for more than 2,000 ft. above sea level.
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Inner Pot Hot Water Level
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
The manufacturer warrants that your Power Pressure Cooker XL™ is free of defects in materials and
workmanship and will, at its option, repair or replace any defective Power Pressure Cooker XL™ that is
returned to it. All parts and components of the Power Pressure Cooker XL™ are warranteed for 60 days
from the original date of purchase. This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth
below:
1.Normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. This warranty applies to consumer use only,
and is void when the product is used in a commercial or institutional setting.
2.The warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. In addition,
proof of purchase must be demonstrated. This warranty is void if the product has been subject to
accident, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification.
3.This limited warranty is the only written or express warranty given by the manufacturer. Any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration
to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
4.Repair or replacement of the product (or, if repair or replacement is not feasible, a refund of the
purchase price) is the exclusive remedy of the consumer under this warranty. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty or any
implied warranty on this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
5.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Procedure for Warranty Repairs or Replacement:
If warranty service is necessary, the original purchaser must pack the product securely and send it postage
paid with a description of the defect, proof of purchase, and a check or money order for $24.99 to cover return
postage and handling to the following address:
Power Pressure Cooker XL™, P.O. Box 3007, Wallingford, CT 06492.
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We are very proud of the design and quality of our
This product has been manufactured to the
highest standards. Should you have any
problem, our friendly customer service staff is
here to help you.
1-973-287-5169
Distributed By:
Tristar Products, Inc.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
© 2014 Tristar Products, Inc.
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